Before I left Seattle last week, my Rob surprised me with an early graduation gift and got me a pair of the new Nixon Master Blaster headphones. Thanks, Rob! I've had my eye on them since Nixon released them last December. I love their retro styling with the shiny metal frame against the real leather ear pads and headband. Putting them on is like resting your head on a nice vintage leather sofa. They're by far the fanciest set of cans I've ever owned.
There's a ball and socket rotation mechanism on the ear cups so they adjust to your head really nicely. Other fancy features include a volume control on the right ear cup and a detachable cable that is insulated with woven fabric instead of the traditional plastic.
I could tell that my fellow passengers were a little jealous when I whipped these beauties out on my flight to Toronto. Although they don't have electronic noise cancellation, I've found that the leather provides enough insulation to block out ambient noise. They were great on the plane even with the roaring jet engines and chatty passengers. Now that I think of it, they somewhat resemble vintage pilot headsets!
As you might guess by the name, the Master Blaster headphones produce big sound. They're not overbearing though and they're incredibly responsive. I've listened to a lot of music on them already, and although they can be a bit bass-heavy depending on the type of music, it's a lush and full sound without muddiness. These headphones are my new favorite thing.
